Ten Years After China’s One-Child Policy: A Glimpse into the Future of an Aging Nation

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A decade has passed since China abolished its one-child policy. In Rudong, the very city where this policy was first implemented, a striking demographic reality has emerged: 40 percent of the inhabitants are now over the age of 60. This statistic offers an early indication of the widespread demographic challenges that China is projected to face.

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Ten years ago, China ended its one-child policy. In Rudong, the city where the policy was initially piloted, 40 percent of the population is now over 60 years old – a preview of what lies ahead.